novelraw Chapter 1725 - 943: Hurting Each Other
Chapter 1725 - 943: Hurting Each Other
A day passes by in the blink of an eye.
Friday morning.
Morning light spills over the fields, spring breeze gently brushes the cheeks, and Xue Yuantong urges, "Jiang Ning, hurry up, Chuchu must be starving!"
Jiang Ning: "Haha, I think it’s you who’s hungry."
Xue Yuantong’s little legs are swinging rapidly, running into Chuchu’s kitchen.
"Smells so good, it smells so good!" She sniffs with her little nose, eyes curious: "Is it sauced beans?"
Xue Chuchu is wearing an apron, scooping pan-fried flatbreads: "Yes, you and Jiang Ning can grab a piece to try."
"I feel so embarrassed!" Xue Yuantong sternly refuses, as a guest at someone else’s home, of course, you have to wait for the host to eat together!
But Jiang Ning is not so reserved, what’s the difference between Chuchu’s house and his own?
He picks up a freshly baked, piping hot flatbread, with one side crispy and the other soft and chewy.
He scoops two to three spoonfuls of sauced beans mixed with green and red peppers, spreads them flat on the bread, folds it, takes a bite, delicious.
Tongtong swallows hard: "Is it tasty?"
Jiang Ning puts the bread near her mouth, she immediately takes a huge bite, gobbling it down.
Xue Chuchu finishes serving the honey date rice soup and sits down gently.
Tongtong holds the bread and says: "Chuchu, we have a holiday tomorrow, let’s have some fun."
Xue Chuchu hesitates for two seconds: "I have school tomorrow."
Last semester’s final exam, Xue Yuantong came first city-wide, Yu Zhou Second Middle School got used to it, as it wasn’t Xue Yuantong’s first time topping, the second and third places were all from Yu Zhou Second Middle School.
But this time, second place couldn’t be maintained and was taken by Du Chuan from Fourth Middle School, with Jiang Ning in ninth.
And Tu County No.1 High School took three spots in the county’s top ten, Yu Zhou Second Middle School was enraged, fearing their status would be jeopardized, thus preparing to intensify for the second year.
Xue Chuchu was caught in the crossfire and has to attend make-up classes on Saturday.
Tongtong listens and drinks rice soup in big gulps, waving her small hand: "Take a day off! Balancing work and rest is the way!"
Xue Chuchu quickly shakes her head: "My mom definitely won’t agree."
Tongtong suggests: "Just tell her there aren’t any make-up classes at school tomorrow?"
As soon as the words are spoken, Hua Fengmei’s figure appears at the door, her time-worn face filled with seriousness.
Tongtong’s little face turns embarrassed.
Jiang Ning: "Haha."
Tongtong angrily kicks him under the dining table with her little legs: ’Damn it, is it funny!’
"Auntie, are you here too?" Jiang Ning greets.
"Yes, the company gave us a day’s break today." Hua Fengmei’s impression of Jiang Ning remains good as always, the young man is tall and handsome, has good grades, is polite, in great physical shape... the only flaw is not belonging to her family.
Tongtong tempts Chuchu to be naughty, caught red-handed by her mom, she can only turn sorrow into appetite, eating heavily.
She soon finishes a bowl of honey date rice soup and prepares to fill another one.
Hua Fengmei teases: "You can leave it there after you’re done, I’ll wash it later."
People with thin skin might really leave it.
Tongtong immediately says: "Chuchu made rice soup so tasty, I’ll drink from a larger bowl!"
Hua Fengmei is helpless, this little girl was always like this, always ignoring others’ indirect comments.
...
After the third class in the morning, Gao Heshuai leaves the classroom.
"Jiang Ning, let’s play badminton on the playground next class, I’m super impressive at badminton, way better than Bai Yuxia!" Chen Siyu boasts proudly.
Bai Yuxia comments from the side: "You’re too strong, even professional athletes bow to you."
Chen Siyu exclaims joyfully: "Really? Am I really that formidable? Thank you."
Chen Siyu is genuinely naive.
Jiang Yanan worries: "The last class for class 11 was physical education, I heard Mr. Gu went for blind dates outside school, they changed it to English, he might not be back this class."
Wu Xiaoqi holds onto a basketball: "If there’s no gym class, I’ll conduct one for myself!"
With that, he steps into the classroom doorway, his height is short, but his shadow is very tall.
Xue Yuantong says: "The weather is too hot today, I want to play games, let’s go, Jiang Ning!"
She calls Jiang Ning to lead the way, then follows him to the office downstairs.
The office is quite lively, teachers researching recipes, drinking tea with thermos cups, student committee members hugging test papers, and Guo Ran watching dramas.
"Hey, the gaming master is here!" Mrs. Zhou greets.
Xue Yuantong often visits to play games, her grades are good, she carries the aura of a top student, and looks cute, so teachers recognize her.
Xue Yuantong nods: "Hello, Mr. Zhou."
Guo Ran sees the two, smiling: "Thanks to you, the school administration upgraded my computer setup."
Jiang Ning scans with his Divine Sense, it’s true, a 2K screen, the latest setup computer, also specially equipped with relatively stable telecom broadband.
Mrs. Zhou jokes: "Xue Yuantong, when can you use my computer to play games?"
The teachers know the school’s intention, Evergreen Liquid’s mother school Fourth Middle School aims for the future Yu Zhou Second Middle School, and even aims to become the strongest high school in the entire Huibei Region.
Therefore, they need a top student to uphold prestige; currently, Xue Yuantong is the most hopeful candidate.
Xue Yuantong is already in the gaming chair, starting her canyon conquest.
Not far away, the class 3 monitor Chen Shuaishuai is organizing test papers, jealous of Xue Yuantong’s calm demeanor.
Gao Heshuai says: "Chen Shuaishuai, inform your class the next period is regular physical education."
Chen Shuaishuai doubts: "Isn’t Mr. Gu out?"
Gao Heshuai calmly says: "I’ll teach your class physical education next period."
’You’re amazing!’ Chen Shuaishuai thinks to himself, he leaves the office hurriedly to announce the news to his class.
Jiang Ning, sitting on a chair, munches on sunflower seeds Teacher Guo Ran bought online.
Mrs. Zhou: "Mr. Gu seems to be doing well, got matched by classmates after all."
A fashionable woman in high heels walks into the office, the scent of perfume wafts in.
Mrs. Zhou: "Hey, Man Yin is back."
The teacher named Man Yin is the new music teacher this year, stylishly dressed, different from ordinary female teachers.
"How is that civil servant introduced by Lao Shan?" asks Mrs. Zhou.
Man Yin shakes her head: "Not quite, income is a bit low, plus his parents don’t have any retirement funds."
Mrs. Zhou thought she was too picky, but on the surface, she said, "Let’s see, next time I’ll get someone to introduce you to another one."
Man Yin held a 6plus, her red nails reflecting light, and asked, "Lao Gao, how was the person you went on a blind date with?"
Gao Heshuai’s face darkened, "Don’t mention it. I went to lunch with her at noon yesterday, and after the meal, she suddenly felt unwell."
Man Yin asked, "Was it the restaurant’s low quality?"
Mrs. Zhou exclaimed, "Oh my, this is a good opportunity. Take her to the hospital, take care of her, show some empathy, wouldn’t that win her over?"
Gao Heshuai said, "I did go. At the time, I thought she had food poisoning, so I quickly drove her to the hospital. But when we got there, guess what the doctor said?"
At this point, Gao Heshuai’s dark face turned red.
Man Yin: "Did she have a hidden family genetic disease?"
Mrs. Zhou frowned.
Gao Heshuai: "The doctor happily told me that I was going to be a father."
Mrs. Zhou was surprised, "That’s great news, great news, Xiao Gao, you really have skills!"
Gao Heshuai: "But we’ve only known each other for less than a week."
The office went quiet.
Guo Ran almost spat sunflower seed shells onto Jiang Ning’s face.
Man Yin couldn’t hold it in either.
Mrs. Zhou got angry, "Who on earth introduced you to her, that’s too much, isn’t it?"
Gao Heshuai glanced at her, "Last time during dinner, your husband added me, he introduced us, don’t you know?"
Mrs. Zhou shut her mouth.
Music teacher Man Yin had a failed blind date and wasn’t in a great mood, Guo Ran gave her some fragrant sunflower seeds.
Man Yin glanced at Jiang Ning, surprised by how handsome he was, his sunny and clear appearance, particularly those eyes which were full of charm.
Comparing to the recent blind date she had, Man Yin asked, "Guo Ran, do you know any interesting bars in town?"
Guo Ran shook his head, "Not sure."
Man Yin said, "Alright, then I’ll go stroll in a bar tonight, find someone to have a drink with."
Gao Heshuai was puzzled, "There are so many men in the bar, why don’t you try finding a boyfriend there, Man Yin?"
Upon hearing this, Man Yin immediately felt uncomfortable and retorted, "Am I crazy to go find a boyfriend in a place like that?"
Gao Heshuai was baffled, "According to you, if the men in the bar aren’t good people, why do you still go there?"
"You, stay out of women’s business!" Man Yin snapped at him.
Gao Heshuai, being short-tempered as well, said, "Why are you mad, what did I say to you?"
He cast his oxen-like eyes sideways, giving a fake smile: "When I throw a stone into a dog pen, the one that yelps usually got hit."
If he wasn’t too strong and didn’t seem to give in to women, Man Yin would have slapped him.
Man Yin said disdainfully, "Ha, now you understand! That’s why you can’t find a partner!"
The attack from a peer of the opposite sex is truly hurtful, and Gao Heshuai was furious.
...
Physical education class.
Gao Heshuai trained both classes by himself, working them rigorously.
Only Jiang Yanan, Tang Jing, and Lu Qiqi could find excuses to rest.
After about twenty minutes of training, Gao Heshuai finally announced the news, even Cui Yu and the others felt exhausted.
Liu Chuandao grumbled, "Damn, that Fatty Gao is such a wimp, isn’t he a math teacher? What the hell is he doing teaching physical education, holy crap!"
Guo Kunnan breathing heavily, "He’s a top student from Nanshi University. Our class is so impressive now, none of us dare say we have a sure chance of getting into Nanshi University."
Dan Kaiquan commented, "He used to be able to explain Chinese exam papers when he got drunk!"
Liu Chuandao unhappy, "What, are you all praising him now?"
Cui Yu teased, "Dao brother, Dao brother (dog), can’t you think of a way?"
Liu Chuandao angrily, "Can you stop calling me brother?"
Duan Shigang suggested, "Chuandao, do you have an older sister you can introduce to Mr. Gao? I heard he’s also single!"
Cui Yu laughed out loud, looking at Liu Chuandao’s large, shoehorn-like face, "With his looks, if he actually introduces his sister to Gao Heshuai, we’ll all suffer."
The group erupted in laughter.
Liu Chuandao glared fiercely at Cui Yu, his anger boiling, being tall and strong, he lowly roared, "Say that again, motherfucker?"
As he said this, he reached to grab Cui Yu’s collar.
Dan Kaiquan raised his arm, grabbing Liu Chuandao’s wrist, "Don’t do it."
"Step aside!" Liu Chuandao shook his arm, but surprisingly, he couldn’t break free.
Dan Kaiquan had been enduring relentless high-intensity training for more than a year, and had already reached the level of an athlete, though he lacked Liu Chuandao’s height and weight, his strength was not inferior.
Duan Shigang then wrapped his arm around Liu Chuandao’s neck, laughing: "Chuandao, we’re just having fun, don’t take it seriously!"
Liu Chuandao seeing Dan Kaiquan’s genuine expression, coupled with thoughts of Cui Yu and his group, ultimately didn’t dare make a move.
Cui Yu disdainfully: ’Back when Pang Jiao used to kiss up to you every day, why didn’t you dare make a move? You’re just a coward!’
’Yan Tianpeng is ten times stronger than you, and he doesn’t act like this!’
The situation was awkward for a moment, then Cui Yu grabbed a bottle of water and approached Gao Heshuai: "Mr. Gao, have some water!"
Gao Heshuai glanced over, given the recent rise in temperatures, and seeing the female physical education teacher in the distance teaching freshman students, he indeed felt a bit thirsty.
Cui Yu struck up a conversation: "Growing up, it’s my first time seeing a female physical education teacher."
Gao Heshuai said, "Once you’re in college, it’ll be common."
Cui Yu: "That gym teacher seems new, primarily working with the freshman class. I heard she’s also single."
Gao Heshuai’s expression lit up.
Cui Yu noticed this, and said, "But she’s very strict in training."
Usually serious and austere, Gao Heshuai nodded, "Indeed, this teaching method can make students resistant, being a bit gentler would be better!"
Cui Yu immediately shouted, "Miss, Mr. Gao said you’re too gentle, he wants to add you on WeChat!"
The female physical education teacher turned around, revealing an above-average face.
Gao Heshuai was shocked, harshly reprimanding Cui Yu, "What are you saying, I need to punish you!"
Sophomore classes 8 and 3 were given 20 minutes of free activities as punishment.
Cui Yu returned to the crowd, enjoying the warm welcome from his classmates, even Pang Jiao cheered for him.